Postman started as a way to send HTTP requests without writing a script and now covers collections, environments, mock servers, and automated test runs. For teams, the shared workspace and collection versioning are the real value, because an API's documentation tends to live wherever the requests do. The free tier is fine for individuals.
Who it is for
An API team that needs shared request collections and a mock server before the backend exists.
Key features
- Collections organize requests into folders
- Environments swap variables per stage
- Mock servers from a saved example
- Newman CLI runs collections in CI
- Shared workspaces with change history
- Free tier caps monthly runs
Where it falls short
The desktop app has become heavy, and the move toward cloud-synced workspaces has made some teams uneasy about where request data lives.
Pricing
Free tier covers a single user with limited collection runs and mock calls; paid plans are per user, and shared workspaces with role controls are the gate.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on Postman.
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Frequently asked
Is Postman free?
Partly. Free tier covers a single user with limited collection runs and mock calls; paid plans are per user, and shared workspaces with role controls are the gate.
What is Postman best for?
An API team that needs shared request collections and a mock server before the backend exists.
What are the best alternatives to Postman?
The closest substitutes we list are Sentry. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does Postman run on?
Postman is available on macOS, Windows, Linux and Web.